Sarah's Guidebook
Food scene
If you’re visiting the west of the island and love seafood, then The Boatyard is the perfect place to stop for dinner! Located quayside you can take in delicious food & wine, alongside marina views in a nautical-themed setting.
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The Boatyard Restaurant
East QuayIf you’re visiting the west of the island and love seafood, then The Boatyard is the perfect place to stop for dinner! Located quayside you can take in delicious food & wine, alongside marina views in a nautical-themed setting.
Excellent wine selection, delicious food (I recommend one of their famous hanging skewers) and attentive service. Reservation is a must as the restaurant is small!
Titan Broadway
42 BroadwayExcellent wine selection, delicious food (I recommend one of their famous hanging skewers) and attentive service. Reservation is a must as the restaurant is small!
The very best of French cuisine! Don’t leave without trying their French onion soup. Exceptional service and a lovely romantic atmosphere.
L'Experience
Queens PromenadeThe very best of French cuisine! Don’t leave without trying their French onion soup. Exceptional service and a lovely romantic atmosphere.
A hidden gem in the centre of Douglas, Isola offers beautiful Italian food at very reasonable prices. Ask for a table downstairs, very cosy & rustic!
Isola
5-7 John StA hidden gem in the centre of Douglas, Isola offers beautiful Italian food at very reasonable prices. Ask for a table downstairs, very cosy & rustic!
Nothing fancy, just good old fashioned fish & chips! Grab a fork and head down towards the promenade for a stroll!
Terrace Chippy Diner & Take Away
Nothing fancy, just good old fashioned fish & chips! Grab a fork and head down towards the promenade for a stroll!
If you’re looking for the best no frills full English breakfast to start your day, the Caff is the place for you! I recommend the big boys breakfast if you can handle it. For TT visitors they also have some amazing TT photos and artwork on the walls!
The Caff
Lord StreetIf you’re looking for the best no frills full English breakfast to start your day, the Caff is the place for you! I recommend the big boys breakfast if you can handle it. For TT visitors they also have some amazing TT photos and artwork on the walls!
Activities
If you love being active and outdoors, this is for you!
So many outdoor activities it’s hard to know where to start! In South Barrule plantation you’ll find laser mayhem in the forest, an outdoor apemann ropes course, segways, quad biking, go karting and more. Reservations recommended.
Laser-Mayhem
So many outdoor activities it’s hard to know where to start! In South Barrule plantation you’ll find laser mayhem in the forest, an outdoor apemann ropes course, segways, quad biking, go karting and more. Reservations recommended.
Surrounded by water the island is the ideal place for water sports! Visit the team at Port Erin paddleboards to take in the beautiful view from the bay!
Port Erin Paddleboards
Shore RoadSurrounded by water the island is the ideal place for water sports! Visit the team at Port Erin paddleboards to take in the beautiful view from the bay!
Lots of fun family friendly activities ranging from sea kayaking and coasteering to gorge scrambling and rock climbing!
Adventurous Experiences Adventure Sports Centre
Lots of fun family friendly activities ranging from sea kayaking and coasteering to gorge scrambling and rock climbing!
Pepsi Max Bowl
Queen's PromenadeBowling and arcade games in Ramsey
Dragon's Castle
Harris PromenadeChildren’s indoor soft play area centrally located in Douglas.
Manx Fun Farm
Indoor laser tag, bowling and a large indoor soft play area for children
Drinks
The best places for a pint or a cocktail!
Archibald Knox
Avondale CourtYour local! A nice pub for drinks, food, sports and pool.
£1 to get in and £1 for drinks! Cheap and cheerful with a lively atmosphere! Can’t go wrong
The Original Quids Inn
56 Loch Promenade£1 to get in and £1 for drinks! Cheap and cheerful with a lively atmosphere! Can’t go wrong
A modern bar in central Douglas with an extensive wine selection, cocktail menu and light bites!
Bar George
1 Hill StA modern bar in central Douglas with an extensive wine selection, cocktail menu and light bites!
A great spot in Peel for good beer and great live music! Marina views outside! Food available.
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The Creek Inn
14 Lake LnA great spot in Peel for good beer and great live music! Marina views outside! Food available.
Sightseeing
Perfect for aviation and military enthusiasts. Located right by the airport.
Manx Aviation and Military Museum
Perfect for aviation and military enthusiasts. Located right by the airport.
Whether you take an old-fashioned electric tram to the peak or put on your hiking boots and walk, the view from the top will definitely not disappoint, with distant views of Scotland, Ireland, England and Wales on a clear day! There is also a cafe serving light refreshments.
Snaefell
Whether you take an old-fashioned electric tram to the peak or put on your hiking boots and walk, the view from the top will definitely not disappoint, with distant views of Scotland, Ireland, England and Wales on a clear day! There is also a cafe serving light refreshments.
The best panoramic views of the calf of man with a small cafe for refreshments! Look carefully and you’ll spot dolphins, seals and more on a clear day!
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The Cafe at the Sound
Sound RoadThe best panoramic views of the calf of man with a small cafe for refreshments! Look carefully and you’ll spot dolphins, seals and more on a clear day!
Coffee shops
Perfect for a quick cup of coffee and a slice of cake
Possibly my favourite coffee spot on the island! No indoor seating so wrap up warm and choose a nice day, but plenty of outdoor seating with welcome blankets and cushions by the door. Lots of local produce, delicious coffee, pies & cakes. Take in the fresh air and Laxey bay views. It can be very busy on a weekend.
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The Shed
Laxey BridgePossibly my favourite coffee spot on the island! No indoor seating so wrap up warm and choose a nice day, but plenty of outdoor seating with welcome blankets and cushions by the door. Lots of local produce, delicious coffee, pies & cakes. Take in the fresh air and Laxey bay views. It can be very busy on a weekend.
Java Express
Prospect HillDelicious coffee and cakes but also has a noodle bar which is exceptional!
A nice bike shop / cafe serving freshly made breakfast, light bites, cakes and good coffee! Free parking and accessible.
Cycle 360
A nice bike shop / cafe serving freshly made breakfast, light bites, cakes and good coffee! Free parking and accessible.
Great coffee and baked goods with the working bakery as the backdrop!
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Noa Bakehouse (Fort St Bakery)
Peveril Square(Kerrin Peveril)Great coffee and baked goods with the working bakery as the backdrop!
Consejos para la ciudad
Cómo moverse
Bus Vannin
Find the latest bus timetables here - https://www.iombusandrail.im/
Cómo moverse
Steam Railway
Travel back in time on the islands only steam railway that still uses original locomotives and carriages. Find details here - https://www.visitisleofman.com/experience/isle-of-man-steam-railway-p1291361
Costumbres y cultura
Covid-19
Wearing masks is not compulsory and social distancing is encouraged. For the latest updates visit https://covid19.gov.im/general-information/latest-updates/